Man charged with attempted murder after alleged attack with garden tool
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after allegedly attacking another man on Monday morning in a convenience store parking lot, according to arrest documents. According to the documents, the suspect allegedly struck and poked the victim with a wooden garden tool handle...
Firing Up Flavor: Ernie Adler’s Fresh Take on Memorial Day Grilling
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Memorial Day weekend often means burgers, hot dogs, and ribs sizzling on backyard grills. But Ernie Adler of Erniee’s BBQ (Ernieesbbq.com) is inspiring grillers to rethink tradition. This year, he’s serving up an unexpected twist—grilled fruit and desserts that turn the grill into a full-course experi
Conventional-loan buyers can ask sellers to cover up to 6% of closing costs —...
When Marcus and Tia Reynolds found a four-bedroom listing in suburban Charlotte priced at $385,000, their agent suggested something that would have been laughed off three years ago: ask the seller to pay $23,100 toward closing costs, the full 6 percent allowed under conventional-loan rules. The seller agreed within 48
Doctors identify signs and symptoms of sepsis after Kyle Busch’s death
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – We’re learning more about the condition that led to the death of NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. Busch’s family says he developed sepsis after a severe case of pneumonia. “You can see these patients deteriorate minutes to hours. They can deteriorate right in front of...
Is SouthPark the best mall in the nation? Your vote could help decide
SouthPark is among the 20 best malls in the country, according to USA Today. But is it the best? That’s where you come in. The mall was nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Mall category, ranking it with shopping centers across the U.S. SouthPark is home to more than 160 stores and restaura
‘Grateful we weren’t there’: Overnight fire rips through Matthews couple’s 15-year home
MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - An overnight fire tore through a Matthews couple’s home Tuesday — the home they’d lived in for 15 years. The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the house along Hinson Drive near Sardis Road. Firefighters said about 30...
Delayed, denied, diffused: Families face an uphill battle in nursing home cases
When first responders responded within minutes to a 911 call from Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Johnston County, they arrived to find that resuscitation had not yet begun. The resident was pronounced dead just over 30 minutes after the call. At the same nursing home, a resident asked for...
Which of Charlotte’s oldest restaurants are still standing? 20 spots to visit
With hundreds of new restaurants opening in Charlotte each year, it’s a city with a food scene that’s always in flux. But it’s also one with strong support for its classic restaurants. Decades of memories have been lost over the past few years, with the closing of restaurants such as Green’s Lunch , Zach’s Hamburgers a
America’s fastest-growing city has a message: “We’re full”
As Charlotte barrels toward a population of 1 million, the city of transplants and unicorn natives is uniting behind a common phrase:. Why it matters: Charlotte built a reputation as a place to escape more crowded, costlier cities. Now, residents fear rapid growth is recreating what they fled, from the Atlanta-scary tr
Jealous Duo Storms Ex’s Charlotte Home, Slashes New Girlfriend
Charlotte police say a late-night domestic drama turned into a near-fatal assault when two women allegedly forced their way into an ex-boyfriend's home and slashed his new girlfriend with a large knife, leaving her with multiple deep wounds that needed stitches. The attack reportedly unfolded inside a bedroom while the
